Disaster Materials

Field Guide to Emergency Response

Clear and practical advice to help you with initial emergency response. This 58 page guide offers step-by-step instructions tailored to the scope of your emergency—what to do first, whom to call, and how to prevent further damage. You’ll learn how to form a response team to deal with multiple tasks, such as working with emergency responders, assessing and documenting damage, ensuring the health and safety of staff, and setting up a salvage operation. Includes handy checklists that can be customized for your institution. A companion DVD, included, offers advice from professionals on handling the most common types of damage from water, mold, corrosion, pests and other threats.